It may seem as though simply running a mop over any hardwood floor should suffice when it comes to cleaning it, but to really maintain and preserve their appearance, removing dirt and stains and ...

Q. I had my hardwood floors refinished with polyurethane about six years ago. They still look lovely, but are worn dull in high-traffic areas. Can I just apply more coats of polyurethane? A.

A homeowner recently emailed me wondering what to do with his lovely old wood floors. In one high-traffic area, the floor is showing wear from frequent use. In another area, a wheeled office chair has ...